Farrell Area School District COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines for Individuals Exposed to Covid-19

For an individual who has been exposed to COVID-19, REGARDLESS of vaccination status:

•	It is no longer necessary to quarantine

•	Wear a mask for 10 days while around others (count day 0 as the day exposure occurred) •	It is recommended that the individual get tested on day 6
•	Monitor for signs and symptoms (refer to symptom chart below)

•	If symptoms develop: isolate immediately, get tested and stay at home until the results are in

If the individual tests positive, refer to the guidelines for individuals who test positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Symptom Chart
	
	•	Fever (100.4 or higher) •	Cough
•     Shortness of breath •     Difficulty breathing
•	New Olfactory Disorder: A loss in the ability to smell or a change in the way odors are perceived
•	New Taste Disorder: A loss in the ability to taste or a distorted perception of flavor
	•	Congestion or runny nose •	Chills
•	Sudden chills or shivering with a rise in temperature, often with sweating
•	Myalgia: muscle aches or pain •	Headache
•	Sore throat
•	Vomiting or Nausea •	Diarrhea
•	Fatigue

Please call the nurse at any time for questions, concerns, or to update on how your family is doing.

Effective: August 24, 2022